



A BFHAL POEM 




"WKITTEN FOK THE , 







iaieira' 



OF THE SETTIiEMKNT OF THE 



TOWN OF READING, Vt., 



HELD AT 



Pelchville, August 28, 1872. 



BY 



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HOIMESTUS STEARNS. 



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SPRINGFIELD, Vt. 
E. D. WBIGHT, PRINTKJR. 

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BOYNTON & WARREN. 



1»FAT.T.RS IX 



FIRST CLASS 

SEWING MACHINES. 




Five years in the sale of Sewing Machines, and 
twelve months in the manufactnre of clothing, 
enables us to 

Offer the Best Terxns^ 

SELECT THE BEST MACHINES, 

And Fuvfiish the BEST WORK 
the Market affords, 

W^ SEND FOR CIRCULAR.-=®a 

SPRINGFIEI.D, - VERMONT. 



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SHAFTING, PULLEYS, HANGERS, BOLTS, 
iind general mill work furnished at short notice 

PHOOFST^^lFP-S, 

CI DER-MILL, BENCH AND JACKSOREVV.^ 
bAVV -ARBORS, GIGSAWS, WOOD- 
LATHES OF VARIOUS SIZES, 

Machines for Making Lasts, 

and other irregular forme. 

ti^n^ry She^jrs, Light Punch-Presses, with Lever an.} 

feorevv power, made iu the be«t manner. 

Machinery Designed and Made to Order. 

©pi»ingfield, Vt. 



Carriages ! Carriages ! 

The uiulerslgiiecl has on hand a hirge and complete ns- 
sortriAont of Carriages, consisting of 

HrTxnowNS. express wagons, leather-bocjt- 

i:n iin«l MONITon Bl'iiOIES, also PLAIN BOX 
ROAD WAGfJNSund TR,orriN(i-GI(i}S, 

all of whi(!h will be sold as eheap as the cheapest. 

Win. C. CRAM. 

Perlcinsville, Vt. 

Improved Horse-Rake. 

Patented December 20, li^M. This is an article that Just! 
claims the attention of every man wlio has hay to mak> . 
Tiie rake being in front of the wheels, is witliin sight uf 
the driver, and he can manage it at pleasure to suit the 
uncA-en surface of the ground. No other rake canhavy 
any such contrivance. Made and sold V)y 

GEORGE KIMBALL, 

Springfield, Vt. 



VERMONT SNATH COMPANY, 

MANUKAt ri KEKS OF 

8CVTHE-SNATHS, GRAIN CRADLES, 

Plows, Cultivators; Stoves, Sinks. Road -Scrapers, Door- 
Rollers, and all kinds of Mill and Machinery Cast- 
ings. Also dealers in 

Scythes, Forks, Hoes, Scythe-Stones, 

etc., etc., etc., 
SPRING P^'IELD, VERMONT. 

PHOTOGRAPHS^" 

MADE BY 

L. E. JACKMAN, 
Show a Wonderful Imvrovement 

In them, by the new shades and <*olors which have lateJ 
been introduced b.v him, since his late return from th. 
city. No advance in prices. 

Sprlngtleld, Vt., March, 1873. 



The subscriber would infoi-m the public that he is now 
prepared to perform all kinds of Job Printing, viz ;— 
CJfiCULARS, POSTERS, 

BILL HEADS, LETTER-HEADS, 

BUSINESS CARDS, VISITING CARDS, 

PAMPPILETS, ADDRESS CARDS, 

LEGAL BLAJN'KS, Ac, &c. 
All work done promptly, and guaranteed satisfactory. 
A Khare of the public patronage is desired. 



Also Publisheb of 

"OUE WEEKLY NEWS," 

A paper containing Local Enterprise, and published 
solely for the interest and welfare of its readers. 

Such Cards and Notices as are usually published in 
country journals inserted on reasonable terms. 
&S» No advertising humbugs need apply. 
SEJMT SIX MONTHS ON TRIAL FOR 25 CTS. 
E. D. WRIGHT, 

, Springfield, Vt. 



The Best is the Cheapest^ 




And before you buy, ex« 
amine the 



CHURN! 



The best Churn ever in- 
vented is the testimony 
of thousands of butter- 
makers who are using 
this Churn. All in need 
of a churn should send 
at once for a Circular, 
and try the Prize. 

Manufactured and sold 
by the PRIZE CHUBN 
CO., SPRINGFIELD, Vt 



A. M. HANNAFORD, 

DKALKR III 

Of all kinds. 



Crockery and OlHs.i Ware, Looking-Glai^ses, Feathor* 
fcnd Mattresses, Housekeeping goods, Table Cutlery, Col- 
tlns and Caskets, etc, 

Pleasant Street, : Claremont N. H. 



Mrs. El. R. Backus. 



DBALKB ITf 



Millinery Goods, Dress Trimming, Cloaks, and Fancy 
Articles, Real Hairs in Curls and Switches. 

49* Particular attention^uid to Cloak and Dress Making. 

Head of Main St., - Springfield, Vt. 

~WilLO J. MOORE, 

MAJffUFAGTUREB OF 

WOODEN BOWLS, 

CHAIR STUFF, 

TRUNK CLEATS, 

HEMLOCK SHINGLES, 
DIMENSION TIMBER, 
HARD AND 

SOFT WOOD LUMBER, 
CLAPBOARDS, 

EAVE SPOUTS, 
etc., etc., etc. 

N. B. —Bills for Dimension Lumber promptly supplied Uj 
order. Call on or address 

MILO J. MOORE, 

WEST BBIDaKWATEU, : : : : VERMONT 




Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by 



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In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 

To the numerous decendents of the v.orthy fathers of the town of Read 
ing, scattered throughout the length and breadth of our land, this book is 
respectfully dedicated by their hunnble servant, 

HONESTIJS STEARNS 



C\d'\ 






INTRODUCTION. 

. This celebration came off according to previous ar- 
rangements. Tlie day was most auspicious, ana it 
was estimated about 4000 people were piesent, a larg- 
er concourse than ever convened before in tliis town. 
No accident happened to mar the festivities of the 
occasion, thougli thousands of teams thronged the 
liigliways, and all went away pleased and satisfied 
nith the entertainment. In the speeches, etc., the 
Kottlement, difficulties, rise and progress of a rural 
town was most thoroughly brought to view. Owing ; 
to the length of the programme it became necessary 
that this Poem should be abridged for the occasion, 
but as numerous friends of the author are desirous off 
obtaining the whole in a suitable form for preserva- 
tion, I feel justified in taking this opportunity to 
gratify them, hoping also to meet the approval of ai 
discriminating public, and that any observable crudi- 
ties in the composition and style may be pardoned. 

The Author. 



A POEM. 

BYH. STEARNS. 
1 

Hail! sacred day, soon numbered with the past, 
Day to recount a century's hopes and fears ; 

Time, on his viewless wings, proclaims at last 
The consumation of a hundred years ; 

2 

Since Andrew Spear first settled in this town, 
Upon the slope of yonder northern hill, 

In lofty grandeur forest branches frowned, 
Biding defiance, e'en to an iron will. 

3 

In a low cabin, on the rising ground, 
Hard by a bubbling spring and lone wood road ; 

Contentment there a residence has found, 
And wedded love, a humble, rude abode. 

4 

High expectations banished every fear ; 
In summer shade beneath those grand old elms, 

Plain sustenance served up with smiling cheer, 
Gave health and strength to conquer nature's realms, 

5 

The deep, unbroken wilderness all around ; 
The dismal howl of famished beasts of prey ; 

Detered them not from clearing off their ground, 
To make a home more genial to their day. 



G 

Loud rings the axe, redoubling .'^trokes on strokes, 
'Die groniiiug thickets echo back the sound ; 

On all f^ides, round the hemlocks and the oaks, 
Fall, tumbling headlong, crashing to the ground. 

Ambitious still with firm and dauntless breast, 
They ply the torch to dry and withered leaves ; 

The llames, uproarious, vouch to do the rest, 
And blackening embers site the place of trees. 

8 

And in due time the cereals appear, 
And waving grain inspires them with delight, 

Where wildwood gloom reigned o'er the former year, 
licnt deeper blackness to the moonless night. 

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The harvest soon did to their sickle yield. 
And smiling i)lenty,. gladdened then their hearts. 

How joyously they gleaned their fertile fields,— 
rhe wolf-gaunt famine from tlieir realm departs. 

10 

Our hero now goes trudging off to mill, 
Walks step by step the long and weary road ; 

Inspired by love and a, determined will, 
^'et almost sinks beneath the tiresome load.^ 

II 

Cold, cheerless winter now comes on apace, 
'i'he wind-gods frown from off the murkey sky ; 

Dull, dark forebodings stare them in the face. 
Perhaps in this wild home they 're left to die. 

•It is said that the early settlera would go 15 miles to mill to Clareraout, 
Hiid corry griite on tbeir backs. 



12 

Cold ! bitter cold, the frost-king bears the palm ; 
The maddening winds howl dismal o'er the lea ; 

The piled-up snow-drifts lend a doleful charm ; 
The blazing hearth alone can comfort thee. 

13 

But like the snow-flakes, glistening in the sun, 
Hope scintilating bore them on their way ; 

The snow, and blast, and sleet, their race had run, 
And opening Spring brings on a better day. 

14 

And now with grateful thanks to Him above, 
They bow in reverence and in humble prayer ; 

Divine, unfailing source of peace and love. 
We ask thy blessings and implore thy care. 

15 

Thus in the record of these passing years, 
Some troublous times on the horizon rose ; 

The whole broad land, depressed with dubious fears 
Of deadly outrage from external foes. 

16 

And the wild savage Indians on the path, 
Dread harbingers of cruel, unrelenting fate ; 

With barbarous menace, threatenings of wrath, 
The settlers dread their enmity and hate. 

17 * 

Events of general interest, we recall, 
Within the period now in our review, 

Pertaining to our state, so much enthralled 
By double claimants, and a warlike crew. 



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18 

Heroic Allen with the birchen seal, 
Disiierscd the Yoiivers, minions of the crown ; 

And held at bay a tyrant's iron heel, 
This sovereign state shall ne'er be trampled down. 

19 

Some vacillating, thought if George be King, 
Let him have peace ; or yet if congress rules, 

We '11 go for that, if of the proper ring, 
While patriotic men viewed such as fools. 

20 

The mind of Adams, towering to the sky, 
In tones of thunder that a tyrant smote, 

Proclaimed to live, to sink or swim, or even die ; 
I, for the Declaration, give my vote.* 

21 

That great point settled, patriotic zeal 
Thrilled every worthy heart in this broad land ; 

For fires of freedom and their country's weal, 
They leave their homes to join the patriotic band. 

22 

From lip to lip and heart to heart was sent, 
(For telegraphs were then unborn to tell,) 

The glorious prospects of a people, rent 
By wrong and outrage, of a monarch fell. 

23 

Resistance to these wrongs came welling up. 
Like a great tidal wave upon the strand. 

And marshalled hosts enlist to drink the cup 
Of unrelenting war, with sword in hand. 

•John Adnms' speech in the Continential Congrees in favor of the 
Declaration of Inuepeudcnoe. 



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One heart, one mind, one purpose to be free, 
Repel the invaders from their sacred soil ; 

The foe overcome at length were pressed to flee, 
Or stay with us as partners of our toil. 

25 ' 

Thus, six long years of lonely border life, 

Our hero lived for all worth living for; 
If not engaged upon the field of strife, 

Privations suffered incident to war. 

26 

The dawning prosj^ects of the news of peace, 
Brought to our borders, troubled not with fears, 

John Weld, with others, sought now to increase 
The numbers of those hardy pioneers. 

27 

And children to the former had been born, 
And every prospect seemed of brighter hue ; 

A better day had now already dawned. 
For settlers sought for homes our borders through. 

28 

The sylvan shades, the ^ill-tops ever green, 
Sequestered nooks where laughing streamlets play, 

The balmy air and sparkling springs were seen. 
Whose cooling waters bade the traveler stay. 

29 

Some luxuries, too, not slighted in our time, 
The sacharine juices of the maple grove. 

The darting trout, the angler's hook and line 
Drew forth for rich repast and feast of love. 



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30 

Around the old boiling-place what memories cling, 
Where numerous friends would meet to share the sweets, 

Regaled with nectar of the place would bring 
Life-long attachments amid these wild retreats. 

31 , 

Rude in construction, and in appointment rude ; 
A section of a log dug out with adze, 

But ruder were the girls of merry mood, 
When out the presence of their stately dads. 

32 

The sterling mothers of that early time, 
Well stocked with patience to withstand their cares, 

Their numbers few, and yet they wove theh' twine, 
And deemed it useless now to put on airs. 

33 

Cold winter now the romance of the year, 
Fostered the social virtues by their length; 

Kind hospitality served up with welcome cheer. 
Stewed beans and hominy witliout restraint. 

34 

A meriy making now in order, or a ride, 
The old ox-sled in requisition brought,— 

May-hap a horse-back, on a pillion side, 
The merry lasses 'dulged a happy thought. 

35 

In social converse, or the merry dance, 
An old cremonian keeping time and tune ; 

The w'hirling plate and button gave a chance 
For all to share the kiss of youth and bloom. 



86 

All on a level then, and none to fear, 
From dark insinuations of unequal birth, 

No fogies to find fault or fops to sneer, 
Upstarts to criticise or crush to earth. 

37 

These social joys invitingly set forth, 
Enhanced the prospect of our little town, 

And numerous were the men of solid worth, 
Who, settling in our borders, won renown. 

38 

The institutions of religion first ; 
A place of worship, built of logs and clay. 

And next in view, those who for knowledge thirst. 
Must be provided for without delay. 

r>9 

Intelligence, the blessing of our race, 
Demands a school-house of their scanty means : 

The record stands — we read it in its place, 
Assessed so many pecks of rye, and quarts of beans, 

40 

The object sought at length was slowly gained, 
And schools were founded on a solid base. 

And many brilliant were in science trained. 
And made their mark on life's tempestuous waste, 

n 

The worthy fires of bright ambition burned. 
And aspirations lead to higher ends ; 

So taverns, mills, and stores were then returned, 
Commercial enterprise now^ upward tends. 



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42 

From some bare hill-top you can now beliold 
The landscape, dotted with more numerous farms. 

The burning slashes,. brighter scenes unfold, 
The curling smoke rolls up, enchanting charms. 

43 

And orchards, set in uniform array. 
Harmonious embellishments present to jjlease ; 

The golden fruitage of that early day, 
Excelled the apple of Hesperides. 

44 

Some wore the homespun garb of frugal care. 
While others lived beyond their proper means ; 

Thus, in their wake distraints, were nothing rare. 
And executions on their lands were seen. 

45 

If moral questions of more modern date, 
Had been talked up and agitated more, 

Far better would it been for their estate, 
Than drunken poverty brought to their door. , 

46 

Yet all were then contented to beguile 
Their share of labor, bettering their demesne ;— 

You '11 pardon us, and yet bear up awhile, 
If borrowed inspiration swells the theme. 

17 

"Let not ambition mock their useful toil, 
Their homelj" joys and destiny obscure. 

Nor grandeur hear with a disdainful smile, 
The short and simple annals of the poor." 



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48 

For some ambitions of tlie lettered field, 
Essayed the depths of human ken to scan ; 

Their genius rose above them as a shield, 
And going forth became distinguished men. 

A house of God, more worthy of commend, 
From conflagration's torch 'twas vain to save ; 

Suspicious arson met a bitter end, — 
The voice of qbloquj'' hushed in the grave. 

50 

Undaunted bj?^ misfortune's dire distress, 
Fresli strength from fresh calamities arise ; 

A structure then was reared ; an edifice 
With lofty steeple, towering to the skies. 

51 

'T was said, 't v/as done ; and finished all complete, 
And dedicated as a house of prayer ; 

For scores of years, not one would miss tlieir seat, 
If high or low, you always find them there. 

52 

Whoe'er in far off isolation dwells, 
Esteem these privileges beyond compute ; 

So from the hill sides, and the shaded dells, 
They meet to praise with song and tuneful flute. 

53 

And Sabbalh-schools, — those institutions blessed 
By all that 's worthy, on this mundane sphere, — 

"Were here enjoyed upon that day of rest, 
By many a youth, for many a passing year. 



12 

Those lofty galleries, filled with youth and age, 
lie-echoing with the joyful songs of praise, 

A Savior's love, proclaimed by many a sage, 
Would light the heart in those old, ancient days. 

.■>5 

Harmonious all, the gospel news of peace 
rhrilled all their hearts with ecstasy and love ; 

Those echoing songs of praise may never cease, 
When temples fall, and all shall soar above. 

r>6 

The names of some whose stay with us was brief, 
Enjoyed a reputation in their time ; 

We mention Sargent, Washburn, Marsh, as chief, 
.A.S ministers of peace to all mankind. 

Samuel C. Loveland, of the liberal church, 
I'edestrian preacher, (for he never rode) ; 

With cane in hand, off thirty miles would march, 
rhen reasoning clear, would seek his own abode. 

68 

The Hapgoods, Robinsons, and Burnhams, too, 
,\s citizens, in our lines deserve a place ; 

The Hammonds, Bucks and Keyeses, all too few, 
The Amsdens, W^atkinses, and Stearnses, come a paoc 

59 

The Sawyers, Fays, and Townsends we recall. 
The Baileys, Shedds, and Newtons, w^on repute ; 

The Grandys, Swains, and Whitmores will not fall 
Far short of Aliens, Bixbys, Rices, in the groupe. 



13 

The Wardnei-s, Cadys, Gilsons, come to mind, 
The Hawkinses, Davises, and Wilkinses, were around. 

The Pratts, the Washburns, Sherwins, Goddards find, 
Hrighams,Conants, Bowens, Kyles, Claries and Browns. 

in 

Wltli crowning years of usefulness and toll, 
The silver cord was loosed for each in turn, 

The pitcher, broken on their sacred soil, 
Tlie cistern's wheel gave place to sacred urn. 

i\2 

Their numerous progeny, scattered far and wide, 
And many others,— some of modern date, 

We call to mind, with pleasure, and with pride, 
Of all their virtues, fain would now relate. 

m 

But to sum up, and not provoke your ire, 
To one more useful, retrospection give ; 

While memory now calls up good old Aunt Viah,^ 
I'he veriest type of maidenhood that ever lived. 

04 

Old Uncle Tommy* here deserves a place, 
Who lived away, far up in a ravine ; 

A pensioned hero, of that day of grace. 
When freedom tottered like as he is seen. 

With two tall canes, and slow, and measured tread. 
He'd totter down the hill to the highway ; 

With, all death's warnings, heaped upon his head, 
For veterans' rights w^ould plead the live-long day. 

•Turviah Marks, an ancient maiden lady, died about 1841. 

•Thomaa Nichols, a soldier of the Eevolution, died about 'iSST, ag:ed 85 yeanr. 



14 

His soldier fame fills an unwritten page, 
In <'«>iifli('t's (lire, tlie war-horso on him reare<i , 

And yet he died, the victim of old age, 
His patriotism forever be revered. 

•37 

Ebenezer Robinson, of the Southern hill, 
V Mother hero of revohition's fame, 

Ueeoived the tribute of our country's will. 
And grateful thanks due to his honored name. 

♦>S 

Some buds of promise on our memories crowd, 
That smiled in innocence and childhood song; 

All evanescent as the morning cloud, 
They passed away, and were forever gone. 

Some, in the adolescence of their age, 
l^steemed a prop on which their sires could lean : 

liy fell disease were hurried off the stage. 
And ne'er again in active life were seen. 

70 

Some beauteous maidens, artless and serene, 
Virtuous, healthful, volatile and gay ; 

Subdue the harshness of life's varied scene, 
Fulfil their destiny and pass away. 

71 

O'er all their mounds the green grass gently wavc^, 
Fanned by the zephyrs of the summer air. 

Or 'mong the withered stalks winds idly rave ; 
They heed them not, their spirits are not there. 



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For when released from cares and toils of earth, 
The enraptured soul soars forth to endless bliss ; 

Each in his order as to moral worth, 
Yet all may share their Heavenly Father's kiss. 

And in bright fields of never-fading flowers, 
With radient crowns, and harps of gold, they sing 

Loud Hallelujahs, midst those vernal bowers, 
That bloom forever in perrennial spring. 

74 

All these freed spirits come with gladsome song, 
To join with us in one etherial lay, 

All mingling here among this waiting throng, 
With loud hosannas ! hail this glorious day. 

Unseen, unheard, their presence still we feel, 
••All ministering to our pleasures and our peace ; 

Protect us from the snares that on us steal, 
When dangers threaten, bid the turmoil cease. 

7G 
And in one loud, harmonious burst of praise, 

They make the broad, high arch of heaven ring, 

The rolling spheres join in with tuneful lays. 

Eternal glory to the Heavenly King. 

77 

Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul. 
Secures the gift of Heaven and happiness ; 

Our future is as we ourselves control, 
And all through grace may find eternal rest. 

*Are they not all ministering spirits ? Bible. 



16 

And now to change tlie order of our lays, 
Our numbers prone to dwell on the lon;^ pa.«t; 

Seek contemplations on more modern days, 
Thou,i;h prospects may with clouds be overcast. 

79 

All transitory are the scenes of life, 
And change is marked on all below the sun ; 

Ho one place rises all in business rife, 
While others, circumvented, are undone. 

The old church on the hill with lofty spires, 
The place of song and penitential tears ; 

Time-honored gift from our departed sires, 
Falls crashing down beneath the w^eight of years. 

81 

The farms, once fertile on ,the western glebe, 
Where once resounds the joyful harvest home ; 

Abandoned now for flocks and herds to feed. 
The dwellings razed, e'en to the old hearth stone- 

The rolling prairies of the great far west, 
hivites our youth to scenes of quicker grain ; 

To seek expansion where there is no rest. 
And stake their fortunes on the lap of fame. 

Invention here comes in, for absent aid, 
Machines complete what absent hands might do ; 

The curse of labor, pastime here is made, 
We seek their aid to drive our business through. 



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84 

The grass and grain before the vibrating bar, 
Tumultuous rattle, propelled by equine power ; 

Fall quickly down around, both near and far, 
A full day's w^ork accomplished in an hour. 

80 

In dire disaster we have bore our share. 
Both fires and floods have devastation spread ; 

It might been worse, therefore, in grateful prayer, 
AVe'U render thanks that we're not with the dead. 

S6 

As means increase, dissentions often rise, 
Abhorrant caste society destroys, 

A better house, creed or church with us is wise, 
While you left out alone, may sport with toys. 

87 

But things pertaining to the general weal, 
AVith heart and hand united stand defense ; 

So in the late rebellion, willing zeal 
Filled up our quota, regardless of expense. 

88 

A damning blot upon our country's fame, 
Plunged us in ^var and fratricidal strife. 

Our noble boys sustained their goodly name. 
And many a son laid down his precious life. 

89 

Arms on armor, clashing in the fray, 
Led by their flag, rebellion to abhor ; 

Onward to death ! they rode to win the day, 
Midst braying discords of the din of war. 



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Our slave-stained shield, washed bright with human 
Survivor-? seek their own dear native bowers ; [gore, 

The thunders hushed and quiet as of yore, 
Established peace and victory was ours. 

Now peace and plenty everywhere abound, 
Tbese blessings rare should never be despised ; 

liright visions of the future all abound, 
Heain brightly forth, we read them in your eyes. 

92 

Our institutions, permanent and great, 
Shall live through times all devastating flight, 

On destiny our glorious ship of state, 
Sails proudly forth, a shining, blazing light. 

A hundred years embodied in one view, 
Three generations j^ass along the line ; 

What vast beneficence from inventions new, 
While i^assing down the rolling tide of time. 

n 

A hundred years— what cities have arisen, 
What ships, steamboats, and rail-cars now are seen ; 

Hoth time and space annihilated even, 
The world all moving by the force of steam. 
9o 

The tireless fingers of iron, brass and steel, 
Doth stitch our garments in the briefest space ; 

The old hand loom, hand cards, and si)inning wheel , 
To Jacks and *Cromptons now have given place. 

* Taney loom. 



90 = 

The tiny splinters, touched with latent fire, 
Are not unequal to more ponderous things, 

Huge locomotives, with arms that never tire, 
Are 'mong the blessings that this century brings. 

07 

Broad Heaven's lightning to harness now subdued, 
Conveys intelligence of business, peace and love ; 

Herein behold the great and grand prelude, 
Of new unfoldings, as time doth onward move, 

98 

Our mighty nation hath been born and reared, 
With many states, harmonious all in one ; 

On land and sea, our emblems all revered,— 
And past compare with all below the sun, 

99 

And in the cycle of these rolling years, 
The ebb and flow of fortune is our lot ; 

■ Tis hoped a cloudless sky will banish fears, 
And '*Auld acquaintance" never be forgot. 

100 / 

Thus we review a century of the past, 
We feel to say our pleasant task is done, 

The dawning future speeds you down at last, 
The dark, dim vista, of a hundred years to come. 

THE END, 



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To those who wish to represent this Agencv in their locality 
liberal terms will be granted. 

E. \y. !S^T?I]VE, AVinclsoi', Vt. 

[This Poem is copyrighted according to law.] 



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MAXUFACTDRED BT 



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The 



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Invented. 



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OurXEW CONCERTO STOP, produced by a third set of reeds- 
i^oiced pecidiar to our own metljod, from which the effect is most 
charming and soul-stirring, and its imitation of the human voice 
.8 superb. For sweetness of Tone and Orchestral Effects, which 
t produces, it has no equal. These Organs contain two full sets 
)f reeds, besides the Concerto Set, a heavy Sub-Bass, and when 
Jombiued with the Octave Coupler, makes a most powerful Or- 
jan, which for Promptness, Purity of Tone, and the great Variety 
)f Effect that can be produced on them, is wonderful. They con- 
ain our new and improved Vox Humana Tremelo, and the'Book 
;)losets on each side of the instrument, combined with our new 
iook Rack, always ready for use, and splendid carved Lamp 
3rackets, useful for lamp and flOAvers. The whole encased in a 
lew patent case, with a magnificent carved Head Piece, contain- 
ng a correct Time Keeper. 

This wonderftil Organ has many improvements recommended 
ly the highest musical authorities to such as wish apowerful and 
lurable instrument at a very moderate pilce. 

Illustrated Catalogue sent Free to all. 



- - : - - t-pted the aseney to sell for 

3 SHONINGER 8c Co. 

u: - ' - ■ ■ " V 

h. i 

tl • . .._. ,.> 

i' r and tliej- 

Tiicv art - kther 

place in tl.. 1. 

MEDICAL ACENCY. 

We Lave mel::-: . s that <:'riirl:-u'- ' with regular edu- 
cated - lit of re and are sacoess- 
fal in -■« for v — are recoTp.n^^n- 

an 

ntr; — :.. . _ ; .. ^ . ^. . r ^ y 

pepsiid. i. nronic J>iiirrh<:>ea. < Hea'l- 

ach'^- Pnin in the ■^ii-^ and . .. ar^a 

w. irrh. ^. N- 

C LE. VT a 

ci: . "-;"■ • ■ - T- 

s«- ; ':- 

ul - „ _ :y 

VegTrlaOjc. C^ViUjS. B^rwartr Ol sO caiatrU JLCi- Bitter^ of 

any name or make, as ars-^r^ie- and corrosive - are often 

used, to prevent fer:, ;. and the toiii- effect of 

such naedicines is ..porary. beingr an effort of 

natnre to - — -.>- '-.t " of *"' ■- -----^.- ^.-r-... 

ducipg in r^ and - n 

death. Nc- ^ Hand Gi o 

keep a strt _ 4 eTruj.. nly in a quaiAti: .t 

to keep it :: ^"nsr- Th -c tn exreii^ie in _ _t. 

b ** ■ ' " _ " - " : ±i- nc-e, 

n. : with the 

li - - - - - _ - ... -, „., ..„E. 

SOMETHING NEW! 

to com. or : - - . ^ ^ 

PHATE in * a 

heap: but •^-^.j.^.^^i-. ^ ..-^ _«.-.. -.v-i.! .ci-a. . -• r.-ii .i^.__-3 ^-^ -li- 
ameter and in a way 

HOT OFFENSIVE TO HERLTH AND LIFE 

by breathing the dust or handling it with the hands. Holds 8 
quarts and can be Ti«e<i on two rows as fast as a man can walk, 
with proper ca r -t a lifetime. 

Sold only by ■ iber. Price ^1.00. Enclose the amount 

by mail and rec-r. . - ^ . return express this great 

LABOR SAVING IMPLEMENT. 

H STEARNS, FelchviUe, Vt. 



FELCHVILLE, • - - - VERMONT, 

I^artlcalar Ettention pi»id to the gaest« of this House. 

Stas«« of rli9^rent lontM pma* daily. 

J. K. P. CHAMBERLAIN, 

Attorney at Law, 
Phenix Block, : ^^^oodstock, Vt. 



Colleetions promptly lo&de, and conveyancing criticalij" 
«xecuted. Civil Engineering and Surveying a gp*H;iaity. 

Those in wr-nt, £^ 3CC 



please write dire«-*l to M 

$ /^<^ — Cr* stencil Cutting 

^T"^ ^ N\^V X'-'^ ^^ kind^ vlone to or- 

^^^ \ -. »»» I 4 "^^^^ froiu a large barrel 

k, 1^ .*«iCV •* *1- • plate to a ^maJl nnnxe 

stencil for marking 
Clothing. Books, Cards, 
Envelopes, Boxeis.Bags, 
Robes, Farming Tooiji, 
_ etc. Is" ri - Aufactnrt 

Key-Ct.ecks, Steel Stamps and Rra-s* A! . to suit 

the most particular applicants. Send for Fr.-.'-^-^t. 

Direct Box '^\ Snnneflpld, Vt 



^ k ^ ^ti^^^H.M plate 

i V« r«« m%^^ ▲ stencl 

^S!v XX X^ Envel 

•^<^ •*'V^"^ Robes 

^^^ ^S9' etc. I 



Organs, Pianos and Melodians, 

Of ttie most splendid finish, more varied aod 
beautiful in tone, more power, and quicker to th. 
touch, more durable than any other instruments 
manufactured in the United States, and at a 
cheaper price. Supplied to order by thie subscrib- 
er at FelchviJle, Vt. Call and see. 

HONESTrS STEARX8 



GEORGE G. STEARNS, 

Plain and Ornamental Penman 

Ff'lchville, : . ^ < : ul 

All >f Artistic Penwork exoonf'^d in Plai 

FiUicy letters. Class or private : : r ... .1 

R. & G. AMSDXSIff^ 

DKAIiEBa i:^ 

r 4t7ui , 1 t fii ;ii, ■^<i-v4 \,".i; n Meal, Nailb, .■■-<»i., i.tiiii-' 1, Slur, 

gles, Clftpboards, Ijatb, Moult!ln}<s, all ki/uU of 

Dr'^Ksed Pine Lumber, Bhtck Vi^alnm Fenco 

Pickets, Cedai Posts, etc, Caniberlnnd, 

Lehigb, and Lackawanna Coal, 

Gray Lirae, Cement, Plast<»r and PhoHphate. 

NEAR VT. CENTRAL DEPOT, 

Windsor, Ve rmont, 

CHARLES AMSDEN^ 

MANUFACTURER or 

Best Quality of Gray Lime, 

FROM SHERM>:iy'^ IMPROVED KII^'. . 
Also dealer in i'^lour, Gr^iA, fe<5?ii Coal and Cemiwit, Gro- 
ceries-and Hardware, Luini>er.sfelng\es, Blaster, etc. 

U pper Falls, - vermnt. 

J. A. POLLARD, 

Dkalkr in 

ALL KINDS OF HARDWARE, 

CARPENTERS' nnd RLACK8MITHS' TOOLS, FERTK 

IZER«.PO("KET nnd TABLE CUTLERY, RRUSII- 

ES, PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES. GLASS, 

DOORS, SASH. BLTND.S, WOODEN 

WARE, Ac, Ac, 

Also Agent for Fairhank^s Scales. 
Fay's New Block, Windsor, Vt. 



BIXB7 & ROBINSON, 



DKALERS IN 



Dry Groods, Millinery and Fancy Goods, 

KEADY-MADE CLOTHING, WEST INDIA 
GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HARD- 
WARE, CROCKERY, FLOUR, 
PAINTS, DRUGS AND 
MEDICINES. 

©^* Highest GUtih prices allowed for country 
produce taken in exchange for goods. 

BIXBY & ROBINSON. 

Perkinsville, Vt., 1873. 



Manufacturer and dealer of all kinds of 

^\^OOD and IROIST WORKIISrO 
56 to 62 Sudbury Street, 

Boston, ■> > - - Mass, 
D. A. WILDER, 

Electro Silver Plater, 

SPRINGFIELD, - - - VERMONT. 



Silver Plating upon all kinds of Metal done at shortest 
notice, and all work warranted to be as good and cheap :\» 
^an be obtained elsewbf^r*^ Sam^^ <v.». r.,^ ^ w-" 



40,000 FRUIT TREES 



I have constantly on hand a choire \r>t of 

APPLE, PEAR AND PLUM TREES. 

of my own raising from .see<iling stalks. No root hnra- 
bng. Those iu want will do well to cnll and see, or senti 
and get a circnlar before purchasing elsewhere. 

T. F. Butterfield^ 

?M urservman and. Grrafter, 

P. O. Address, - - Weathersrteld, V^i 
-o 

««=" NURSERY TWO MILES SOUTH. 



DODGE'S P^VTEI\ T 

SOAP-STONE STOVE, 



MANTrFACTTRED BY 



HYREN HENRY. • PerkinsviUe, Vt. 



4S- Orders for stoves or repairs promptly filled.''^ 
O 

Pres. Lord of Dartmouth College says: — "I recommend 
Vt in preference to any stove I have ever used." 

Pbes. Hitchcock of Amherst College says:— "I find 1* 
superior in almost every respect to any stove I have ever 
tised."' 

HoNKSTCS Steabjts of Reading, Vt., says:— "I take this 
opportunity to inform you that the No. 1. extention-top 
soap*8tone stove I purchased of you last seat*on gives entire 
satisfaction." 



BOTNTON & WABREN, 

APOTHECARIES, 

SPmGFIELD. : VERMONT. 

"Purity ^1X1^^ ^ 
and f^^^^l Our 




Accuracy-^^tJ ^J"^ Motto. 



Quality and skill in compounding, are essen- 
'ial in Medicines. We will not sell any that are 
not in strict accordance with the U. S. Standard, 

All Preparations made according 
to the Pharmacopma o/* 1870, 

J^ Remember the Place, 

BOYISTON & WARRENS, 

Springfield, - Vermont. 



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^Cliptlon, "svc make STEUF.OTYrE PI.ATES, from which KUcees- 
sive editions of thf same Trork eau be printed, year after year, a^ 
lonK as desired. Wo al^o are the 8ole pnbllKhers of neveral valn- 
»h]f' vork<i. fimoncc whi^'h Jiitty he nMmod. 

WALTOX.s VKKMOiST REGJhTER, OUIl OWN N'EWHAMP. 

e;niRF: REOISTEIl, THE DOOUMENRTAKY HI8T0RV 

OF THE mOTESTANT EnSCOrAL CHURCH 

JN VERMOXT, THPJ MEMORIAL OF THE 

LATE BI.SHOr CHASE "of NEW 

HAMPSHIRE, AIKEN'S I'RAOTICAL FORMS, 

(nortrly out of print), and 



OP VERMONT, 



For vrliich vo nowdpsireuftive andresponisible Agents t 

vass every oouuly in tlieBtat^. The third volume is now being 

rapidly stereotyped, aud \vni go to press as soon as fltiished. 



